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Dual-Enrollment Led COTC Engineering Technology Student Sydney Palur to Early Start in Dream Career
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From being a dual-enrollment student at C-TEC and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) to being an employee at Salas O’Brien in Granville, Ohio, an Army reservist and COTC engineering technology student, Sydney Palur is doing what she loves thanks to COT ...

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Megan Connell-Cox
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When Megan Connell-Cox joined the U.S. Navy at 21, she was trying to run away from a life of problems that wasn’t working for her anymore, but she was also unknowingly running toward a life with direction filled by her true purpose and passion.  “I wasn’t ...

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George Clark
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George Clark isn’t your typical cadet in Central Ohio Technical College’s Peace Officer Basic Training (POBT) academy. This 46-year-old army veteran just completed the academy as part of the law enforcement technology degree program and is awaiting the st ...

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Suzanne Smith
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Whether Suzanne Smith is traveling the globe working on communications and navigation for the U.S. Air Force, keeping busy raising a family or attending classes to become a registered nurse, Smith is a self-dubbed “do-er,” and she’s found her fit at Centr ...

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COTC Student Veteran Stories
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Whether military and Veteran students are pursuing a new career, advancing a current career, or simply want to expand upon their education, they have found great success at COTC. Read about some of the experiences our military and student veterans are pur ...

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Veteran Student Stories

Whether military and Veteran students are pursuing a new career, advancing a current career, or simply want to expand upon their education, they have found great success at COTC. Read about some of the experiences our military and student veterans are pur ...

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Welcome Back to COTC!

It’s never too late to achieve your dream! Whether you want to pick up where you left off or are thinking about trying something new, we are excited to welcome you back to COTC. ...

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Contact CCP at COTC

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Call to Active Duty or Changes in Active Duty Status
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When a student is called to active military duty or there are changes in their active duty status, a process is in place to make that transition as seamless as possible. ...

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Transfer Students

Transfer your college credits to COTC!  Students who completed college credit with another college or university while in high school and/or after high school graduation can transfer credit to COTC. ...

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Military, Veteran and Dependent Educational Benefits
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There are several federal and state of Ohio VA Education Benefits available for COTC students depending on military branch and length of service. The COTC veteran and military team are here to help you determine the best option available for you based on ...

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Ohio National Guard Scholarship and Military Tuition Assistance (TA)
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ONGSP will pay the base tuition (general and instructional fees) for Ohio state-assisted colleges and universities. ONGSP scholarships are available for both full-time and part-time students who are actively enrolled in at least three (3) credit hours or ...

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Administrators & Counselors

Welcome to the administrator and school counselor resource page. Here, you will find resources to assist you in building and maintaining a College Credit Plus partnership with COTC. Whether you would like to explore COTC courses at your high school or wil ...

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Veterans Lounge
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Warner Center 205E Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Enjoy a special place on campus dedicated to our veterans. Come to lounge, relax with friends or study. Take advantage of provided snacks, refreshments and other resources. The space is open to all Ohio Sta ...

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Ohio National Guard Non-Traditional Education Programs (NTEP)
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COTC’s commercial driver's license (CDL) training course is approved for the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP). Eligible members of the Ohio National Guard may use this funding to help cover the cost of the course. Students interested i ...

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College Policies

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Valuing our Veterans
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The purpose of this policy is to identify the support and assistance that Central Ohio Technical College provides to veteran, service members and military connected students, and to ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3345.421(B). ...

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Military and Veteran Students
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  COTC greatly values each and every service member — both past and present — for serving our country. We welcome you to continue your studies at COTC and are dedicated to providing a quality educational experience that will prepare you to enter a rewardi ...

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Apply

Already started your application?  Sign in. Need help? Contact the Gateway Enrollment Center. Admission Criteria Regular admission to the college is open to all who have earned a high school diploma, completed homeschooling at the secondary level, or pass ...

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Lacey McCombs
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Upon returning to civilian life — at that point a trained combat lifesaver — McCombs chose to pursue a nursing career. She enrolled at COTC’s Coshocton campus because she “loved the idea of staying local. Plus, the classes were smaller and more personable ...

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Visiting Students

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is here to assist adult, non-degree seeking and visiting students who want to take courses at COTC. COTC offers students an opportunity to complete general coursework and speed up the completion of a degree, all while ...

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Steps to Enroll

Whether it is your first time in college or you are a transfer or returning student, follow our enrollment steps and before you know it, you'll be a COTC student. ...

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Parent/Guardian

College Credit Plus provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses. The purpose of this program is to enhance students’ career readiness and postsecondary success, while ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What if I have an IEP or 504 Plan? High school students who have an IEP or 504 must self-identify to colleges. We highly recommend students on an IEP or 504 connect with our Director of Disability Services, Connie Zang. The IEP or 504 accommodations a stu ...

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Admissions

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Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Financial aid can be used in addition to other military/student veteran educational benefits. We encourage students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. apply for Financial A ...

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Academic Calendar

COTC Fee Payment Deadlines​ COTC Class Registration Dates Academic Calendars Prior to Current Academic Year​​ COTC Academic Term Dates- Present back to AU71- please contact the Office of Academic Affairs:  740.364.9543 Final Exam Schedule ...

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